The Best PC Games of 2021

by Jason Dietz, Metacritic Features Editor – January 3, 2022

Which PC games impressed professional reviewers the most during the past year? We rank the best-reviewed titles released between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021 by Metascore. Games must have at least 7 reviews from professional critics to be eligible for inclusion. (All scores listed here are from January 2, 2022.)

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90 Chicory: A Colorful Tale

(#4) Released for PlayStation and PC in June, this Kickstarter-funded indie adventure/RPG hybrid from Greg Lobanov is set in a coloring-book world where the famous artist, Chicory, has mysteriously vanished. You'll have to find her and restore color to the world by exploring the world and solving a series of puzzles using a unique painting mechanic. The result is creative, charming, and chill.

“Not only is Chicory a fun game, and not only did it speak to me on a profound level, it also made me want to be a better me. I’m not exaggerating nor using hyperbole, it’s a well-built experience with a tremendous amount of heart. It wants you to be you, and it wants you to know that the best you can do is always good enough.” —Destructoid

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